New ZealandNo attempt to rescue trapped miners tonight - policeThere will be no attempt to rescue 29 miners trapped in a West Coast mine tonight, with no further air quality sampling until tomorrow.20 Nov 07:27 AM
New ZealandPike River blast: Locals in limboWest Coasters went about their business today hoping for the best but painfully aware of the grim record of tragedies in mining.20 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandMine blast: Air quality tests 'inconclusive'Police say a bid to rescue or recover 29 miners trapped in a West Coast coal mine is on hold, and could begin at any time over the next two days.20 Nov 01:43 AM
New ZealandMiner who avoided Pike River blast faces anxious waitHe avoided yesterday's Pike River blast by minutes - now a miner waits for news of trapped workmates.20 Nov 12:18 AM
New ZealandMine blast: How the Pike River rescue will workRescue crews will face a number of challenges as they work towards accessing the area where 29 coal miners are believed to be trapped.19 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandPike River Coal in the newsSince its announcement in 2005, the <i>Herald</i> has tracked the progress of the Pike River coal mine.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMen climbed chimney to escape mineThe two men who managed to get out of the Pike River mine clambered up a narrow chimney to escape.19 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandMine blast: Pike River collapse 'unlikely', says CEO29 miners remain trapped underground after yesterday's blast at Pike River Coal's West Coat mine.19 Nov 07:30 PM
OpinionGrant Bradley<i>Grant Bradley</i>: Miners inhabit a deep, dark, dank worldThe <i>Herald's</i> energy reporter, who has visited Pike River, reflects on the project's delays, and now disaster.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMine emergency: 'Our thoughts are with them'Cabinet ministers were last night travelling to the Pike River Mine, as the Government offered assistance in the rescue of the trapped miners.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River expected methane gas emissionsMethane gas has long been identified as a potential problem for the Pike River Coal mine, as rescuers scramble to find up to 27 missing miners.19 Nov 08:23 AM
New ZealandWest Coaster guilty of friend's manslaughterA West Coast man has been acquitted of murder but found guilty of the manslaughter of his friend, following a four-day trial.15 Oct 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Stunned' Lotto winner thought numbers were wrongThe Reefton winner of a $10.6m Lotto prize initially figured he must have read the Lotto numbers wrong, so put his ticket aside.03 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandTeens die in tanker collisionA keg of beer was pulled from the wreckage of a sports car which crashed head-on into a milk tanker, killing two teenagers.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan drowned trying to avoid police, inquest toldA young man drowned in the Grey River in an attempt to avoid a drink-driving conviction, Coroner Richard McElrea has told an inquest.16 Sep 12:51 AM
Small BusinessSuccess: Camera pros keep eye on world marketNelson firm wants to see its high-definition webcams used around the globe.12 Sep 05:30 PM
